ROTC
Students may earn a commission in the United States Air Force or in the United States Army by completing requirements of the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program as part of their studies at the University.

Students at Southern Connecticut State University are able to take Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) classes at the University of Connecticut and receive commissions as second lieutenants.

The Air Force ROTC program is available to Southern Connecticut State University students at the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs. Through the Air Force ROTC program, Southern Connecticut State University students, without paying extra tuition, can pursue a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force. The freshman and sophomore courses carry no military obligation and are open to all students. Scholarships are also available for qualified students. These scholarships pay up to full tuition and fees, as well as money for books and a monthly stipend. Interested students should contact the Air Force ROTC office at (860) 486-2224 or visit their website at www.airforce.uconn.edu.

The student selects either a four-year or two-year ROTC sequence of courses taught by Air Force officers at the University of Connecticut.

Students wishing to enroll in the two-year program must contact the AFROTC during the second semester of their sophomore year. Students commute to Storrs for classes on Thursday afternoons. Up to 16 credits may be transferred to Southern and counted toward degree requirements as free electives.

Interested students should contact the AFROTC (486-2224 at Storrs).

ARF 113-114 — The Air Force Today I-II
Study of the role of the Air Force in the contemporary world: the function of strategic offensive and defensive forces, general purpose forces and related aerospace support forces. The citizen-soldier concept, the relationship between war and morality, and human rights. The improvement of student communication skills. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 1 hour. 1 credit each.
ARF 123-124 — Development of Air Power I-II
Development of air power from balloons and dirigibles through the sophisticated weaponry used today. Air power history including military and non-military developments, especially post World War I and pre- and post-World War II. Philosophy and nature of war. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 1 hour. 1 credit each.
ARF 295-296 — Air Force Management & Leadership I-II
The individual as a manager in the Air Force. Motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics as a foundation for the development of the junior officer’s professional skills. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour. 3 credits each.
ARF 245-246 — National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society I-II
The Armed Forces as an integral element of society. The broad range of U.S. civil-military relations and the environmental context in which defense policy is formulated and implemented. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour. 3 credits each.

The student selects either a four-year or a two-year ROTC sequence of courses taught by Army officers at the University of Connecticut.
Students wishing to enroll in the two-year program must contact the Army ROTC during the second semester of their sophomore year. Up to 6 credits may be transferred to Southern and counted toward degree requirements as free electives.
Interested students should contact the Army ROTC 486-4538 at Storrs.